What is the difference between a parrotlet and a lovebird




















Lovebirds rarely mimic noises or talk. Both parrotlets and lovebirds are active, curious and acrobatic species. They hang on their toys and love to go in things. Because these are hardy birds with strong beaks, their toys should be more cockatiel or conure size rather than budgie size.

Again, these are big birds in small bodies! Both lovebirds and parrotlets will enjoy being provided with a swing. Though they do like going into things like boxes or tents, this will encourage territorial breeding behavior in an adult bird so is not recommended for them. If you have a female peach-faced lovebird, you may notice that she shreds everything in sight. She then sticks the pieces of paper, palm frond or whatever into her rump feathers and flies or walks around decorated like that!

Get to know the species before you get your pet. Peach-faced lovebirds make wonderful pets and come in a rainbow of colorful mutations. Most pet owners keep Pacific parrotlets, of which there are several mutation colors. They can be feisty and stubborn but also loving with their owners. Spectacle parrotlets are bold, and both sexes can learn to talk. Green-rumped parrotlets can be shy but with patience can make great pets. They love their toys.

They are said to be big birds trapped in small bodies. They enjoy swings. Both have 3 species commonly kept as pets. The peach-faced lovebird is a wonderful pet that comes in colorful mutations.

The pacific parrotlets come in several mutations too. They are stubborn and feisty but loving to their owners. Now that you have known facts about lovebirds and parrotlets, there is no reason for you to be confused about the two.

If you are planning to raise any of them, you are given an idea of how to do it. No matter which you pick, both possess their own unique appearance, personality, feeding, etc. You will not go wrong picking either or both of them. Bear in mind the things you need to consider each of them. Image Source At a first look, people could get confused with a lovebird and parrotlet for they look alike.

The Parrotlet Parrotlet is a small parrot but has a big personality. The Lovebird Image Source Similar to parrotlet, lovebirds are smaller species. Similarities Feisty Personality Both have small bodies. Activity They are both acrobatic, curious, and active. Different Species Both have 3 species commonly kept as pets. Differences Size: The commonly kept parrotlets are in 3 inches going to 5. They weigh from grams. Meanwhile, the lovebirds are from 5 to 6 inches and weigh grams.

Although they are both small, parrotlets are smaller than lovebirds. Sexual Dimorphism: Lovebirds are not sexually dimorphic. It means both sexes look the same in terms of appearance.

Parrotlets, on the other hand, show visual differences between a male and a female. Parrotlets can talk. They are quiet members. They spend their day peeping placidly. Lovebirds are known to copy noise or talk rarely. Lovebirds rub and preen sweetly. Lovebird, on the other hand, needs more bathe. They love a mister or a shallow bowl of water. Housing: Lovebirds want to be in pairs. They are needy in pairs and become content.

Parrotlets will be happy to be on its own. Life Span: Parrotlets live longer than lovebirds. Lovebirds can live years, while parrotlets live for years.

Cost: Lovebirds are sold at lower prices, while parrotlets are more expensive. Their cage should be large enough for stretching, playing, and climbing. A water dish, toys, cuttlebones, food dish, and lots of perches should fit in it. Get the largest one. The bar spacing should be small to prevent the head from being stocked. Put the cage in a warm area but far from direct sunlight and floor. Both birds are so sensitive to fumes. He will allow anyone to hold him, he doesnt bite, but is a bit "beaky".

He is friendly and outgoing though and not cage territorial at all. He likes to be petted and is a velcro birdie.

He does not talk. However, the lovebird has a very shrill chirp that will make your ears ring if he does it while on your shoulder!

Both are fun, but for us anyway, the lovebird makes a better all around pet because he is not aggressive and he lets anyone hold him. Hope that helps! LittleGems Rollerblading along the road.

I have owned and bred both lovebirds and parrotlets. Both species can be loud, but I find lovebirds more ear-piercing. I find male parrotlets to be much noisier than female parrotlets. Both species can be aggressive It really depends on the individual bird. Both species can be rather prone to being aggressive towards other birds. Both species can "go wild" pretty easily if they are not handled frequently.

Lovebirds very rarely will talk I did have 1 female that said a couple words. Female parrotlets very rarely talk, male parrotlets are more likely to talk, but still they are not generally really great talkers, and I know a LOT of males that do not say a word.

Kermit Sprinting down the street. Neither talk at all.. Celebirdy of the Month. Avenue Spotlight Award. I have had two parrotlets and I adore them! Maya is my sweet baby SHe is energetic and spunky and fun.



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